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 I’m influenced by my Japanese heritage, and my connection with the people and cultures of the Southwestern US. I love mixing mediums, using digital and physical tools to create functional and decorative art and teaching tools. 

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Now we're cooking! Here's another version of my Pl Now we're cooking! Here's another version of my Plotted Prickly Pear on @cavepaper and framed with lasercut Walnut! Now with the Cherry and Walnut I've been able to produce some really decent picture frames! These frames fit prints and photos that are 6x6 but I also can make it to various sizes to match your favorite photo or print. DM for comission! I'd love to make you a picture frame! #diy #lasercutting #lasercutpictureframes #plotterart #generativeart #plotter #cnc #lasercut #openforcommissions #ivebeenframed
Here's my first print on @cavepaper ! This was pro Here's my first print on @cavepaper ! This was produced using algorithms from Mitxela to pull image brightness data and render some interesting vectors! Plotted with: iDraw Software: Inkscape and Illustrator Paper from @cavepaper with oil based Sharpie paint pens and Posca Markers! #plotterart #generativeart #diyportland #portlandartist #portlandmaker
Much thanks again to @cavepaper I finally got a ch Much thanks again to @cavepaper I finally got a chance to try some plotter designs on the beautiful "Sunset" paper.
Spent the last few days preparing some backstock o Spent the last few days preparing some backstock of my Etsy store's most popular item the Green Onion Regrow kit! Link to the shop is in my bio! They're lasercut, sanded, and sealed with non-toxic butcher block oil! #greenonionfarmershatehim #lasercutting #lasercut #etsysellersofinstagram #etsy #madebyyusuke #growgreenonions #wastenotwantnot
"Emergent" is what I call this new design. Approx. "Emergent" is what I call this new design. Approx. 8" - Laser Etched - Made with Cherry Wood I'm trying to crossover some of my plotter art designs into laser/woodwork! The Design: To make this piece I started by digitally generating the design with online generative art creators then edited with Adobe Illustrator. This design was inspired by recent time spent in both the deserts of Arizona and the forests of Oregon. While creating this design I was thinking about how micro-events compounded over Geologic time create the environment define the daily world we experience. Sometimes things build up, and sometimes things break down, but we can only usually see a snapshot of that process. The Production Process: I hand select the cherry wood from a local supplier near Mt. Tabor in Portland, Oregon, then do the making down at my workshop at Mini Make Fab Lab & Gallery, a makerspace serving small artists in Inner NorthEast Portland. I use a laser engraver / cutter to add the pattern and cut the wood, then complete the work by sanding and finishing by hand. The wood grain is natural, so each one will look slightly different, all surfaces are treated with a food-safe oil, to prevent stains and and damage. Getting it to you: This is available on Etsy! My shop is called Made By Yusuke and the link is in my bio. I package and ship all my items myself, and gift wrapping and shipping is always included for no extra charge. Comes with mini easel for displaying on your desk or countertop. I can make this piece on other types of wood, and at different sizes, please contact me directly for commissions. Thank you for looking at my work! #lasercutting #laserengraving #lasercuttingportland #portlandartist #portlandmaker #portlandmakerspace @minimake.pdx #wallart #etsysellersofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #minimalistart #minimalistwoodworking #generativeart #codeart #diy #diyportland
Pics of the new mandala! I have made one very simi Pics of the new mandala! I have made one very similar to this in the past but I changed the design, colors, and materials. Made with 1/8" inch sheets layered together with 4 main layers and small 5th topper. Reflective gold, red, and white! 12"x12" Made @minimake.pdx #lasercutting #laserengraving #mandalaart #portlandartist #portlandmaker #diyportland #portlandlasercutting
Mandalas are one of my favorite things to make on Mandalas are one of my favorite things to make on the laser cutter! From designing, to cutting, to sanding and staining, they're just fun to work with! Hope this one makes its way to a nice home soon! #lasercutting #portlandartist #portlandmaker #portlandlasercutting #diyportland #portlandart #etsysellersofinstagram #sacredgeometry #sacredart #madala #mandalaart #woodworking
I just can't get enough of this Wagara pattern. Th I just can't get enough of this Wagara pattern. The wave-like Seigaiha pattern always reminds of peaceful times in Japan! The ancient pattern really seems to go well with the natural grain of the new Cherry wood I've been working with ❤ Do any of you have any favorite repeating patterns? Although there are many from Japan, I also love the beautiful geometric patterning from ancient times in the Middle East.. How about penrose tiling? #portlandartist #portlandmaker #diyportland #Portland #portlandlasercutting #japanesepattern #wagara #seigaiha #japaneseart #japaneseamericanartist #etsysellersofinstagram #laserengraving #lasercutting
"Ebullient" - White Sakura Gel Ink on Strathmore B "Ebullient" - White Sakura Gel Ink on Strathmore Black Paper 6x6 I got the pen plotter machine set-up and running again! 🙌I'm slowly updating my Etsy store and excited to get some new stuff available! I'm doing a short run of this design $35 each, and includes the frame and shipping 😀I can make this graphic in different sizes with various ink/paper colors, DM for commissions! Etsy store, with the rest of my links, available in my bio! Hope you all are having a great weekend!🌈 #penplotter #penplotterart #portlandplotterart #portlandmaker #portlandartist #generativeart #diyart #diyportland #artistsoninstagram
I got some new laserable woods from a local suppli I got some new laserable woods from a local supplier and tried out some familiar patterns. This Seigaiha pattern came put looking pretty good on this Cherry wood! Caught the last bit of sun at the end of a beautiful day in Portland! __________________ #portlandmaker #portlandartist #portlandmakerspace #portlandwoodworking #portlandlasercutting #diyportland
Hi everyone! I'm testing out the livestream down @ Hi everyone! I'm testing out the livestream down @minimake.pdx today, drop in and say hi! The link is in my lnk in my bio. #portlandmakerspace #portlandmaker #portlandart #portlandlasercutting #diyportland #makesomethingeveryday
It's so rare for me to even see snow! This week it It's so rare for me to even see snow! This week it snowed in Portland and I'm facing delays everywhere trying to head via SLC to Tucson! I'll be happy to soak up some sun again! 🌞 So far the new makerspace I'm started in Portland @minimake.pdx is off to a nice start and I'll be excited to get back to it in Feb. Thanks for everything Portland! @willis.windfall @zalizalkind @tove_tin Time to go make some things in the desert!
I realized the other day that I never posted a pic I realized the other day that I never posted a pic of this wall art I made earlier this year!🤟🤟🤟 I wanted to try out some fancy Walnut ply, and I love how the natural grain of the wood looks after oiling it! The process was pretty simple.. I can't wait to make more with this beautiful wood! #openforcommissions#portlandartist #portlandmakers #Portland #speadlove #woodworking #giftmaking #lasercutting #artofinstagram #artistsoninstagram
Big News! 🙌 I'm renting out more space and crea Big News! 🙌 I'm renting out more space and creating a new makerspace! 🥳🎉 Allow me to introduce Portland's newest makerspace, the Mini Make Fab Lab! @minimake.pdx Located in inner NE in the Eliot neighborhood, I'm proud to start offering maker classes throughout December! Live in Portland? Or know someone who does? Please help me get the word out about this great new space! 🙏 Let the fun begin! #portlandmakerspace #portlandmakers #portlandartists #portlandoregon #diyportland #diy #eliotneighborhood
#PLOTPARTY DAY 5 !!! 🙃💩💥 Today was the f #PLOTPARTY DAY 5 !!! 🙃💩💥 Today was the final day of the fantastic plotter art party. The theme was NO PEN! This was basically just making a mess but it was fun! Check out the Reel for the vid! This whole week was great! Thank you again so much to @penplotart and all the other artists for inspiring me! Looking forward to the next one! #generativeart #plotter #plotterart #foodart #portlandmaker #portlandartist #makingamess #artistsoninstagram #plotparty #plotterparty
Day 4 of #plotparty 🙌🎉😎👾 Today's theme Day 4 of #plotparty 🙌🎉😎👾 Today's theme is Postcard Exchange!! Here's my submission! @penplotart Some of these could go with yesterday's Glitch theme but I still like 'em! See the Reel for the video! ______ #generativeart #plotterart #plotter #lineart #contemporaryart #proceduralart #artistsoninstagram #diy #portlandmaker #portlandartist
Day 3 #plotparty !!! 🙌🔥🎉 and today's them Day 3 #plotparty !!! 🙌🔥🎉 and today's theme is Glitches (Errors/ Bugs). Here are some still photos from the madness in the studio this evening! Check out the Reel for the real action! ‐-------- #plotter #plotparty #plotterart #proceduralart #contemporaryart #portlandmaker #portlandartist #penplotterart #lineart #glitchart #artistsoninstagram #generativeart #codeart
Day 2 of #plotparty @penplotart 🙌🙌🙌 Toda Day 2 of #plotparty @penplotart 🙌🙌🙌 Today's theme is Multiple Line Widths so I layered some various markers / pens to get this pretty cool effect! 7x7" Sharpie/Posca/Stabilio88s Created with another noise generator and Illustrator and Inkscape I'm loving this week's plotter art party and was completely blow away to be featured yesterday @penplotart for the Weather theme. I'm so inspired to see all the art others and making and super excited to connect with others too! Stay tuned tomorrow's theme is Gliches/Errors/Bugs! Oh my!! #penplotter #penplotterart #generativeart #lineart #noiseart #portlandartist #portlandmaker #contemporaryart #codeart #plotterparty
Here's all four peices together! I made this to pa Here's all four peices together! I made this to participate in @penplotart 's #plotparty !!! Today's theme was Weather! So here's some windy looking plotter art! I hope you all like it! ‐------- #penplotter #plotterart #generativeart #contemporaryart #lineart #artistsoninstagram #portlandmaker #portlandartist #diy #codeart
Work in Progress! It feels great to be back in the Work in Progress! It feels great to be back in the lab! ________________________ #penplotter #plotterart #generativeart #lineart #portlandartist #portlandmaker #diy #artistsoninstagram #plotter #contemporaryart
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